Department of Communication
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Join the growing number of communication studies majors at EKU! The ability to communicate effectively is the leading skill employers seek in their employees. Communication studies courses help you become more proficient in speaking confidently, writing effectively, thinking critically, and problem-solving.
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Careers in Communication Studies
A degree in Communication Studies can take you as far as you can dream. For example, graduates have successfully entered careers in corporate instructional training, consulting, management, pharmaceutical sales, nonprofit agencies, health care organizations, human service agencies, and alternative dispute resolution. Moreover, many of our graduates have gone on to achieve graduate degrees in communication, law, politics, dispute resolution, and the seminary. A degree in Communication Studies can be tailored to fit your individual career goals. |
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Philosophy
The Department of Communication combines communication theory and philosophies and applies them to the practice of "real world" situations. Professors are experienced, enthusiastic and passionate about giving students the skills necessary to succeed. Courses emphasize hands-on learning and models of instruction that teach students how to be successful professionals in an ever-changing environment.
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| Curriculum Guide |
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Freshman Year
First Semester
BTO 100........................1
CMS 200.......................3
Gen.Ed.(17)....................1
Gen.Ed.(19)....................2
Gen.Ed.(21)....................3
Gen.Ed.(03)....................3
Gen.Ed.(01)....................3
Total.......................16 Hours
Second Semester
Gen.Ed.(02)...................3
Gen.Ed.(04 ,08, 12, 16)......3
Gen.Ed.(04 ,08, 12, 16)......3
Spe 210.........................3
Spe 205.........................3
Gen.Ed.(18)...................1
Total........................16 Hours |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Gen.Ed.(07).....................3
Gen.Ed.(09).....................3
Gen.Ed.(10).....................3
Free Elective....................3
CMS 310.........................3
CMS 250.........................3
Total.......................18 Hours
Second Semester
Gen.Ed.(05)....................3
Gen.Ed.(11)....................3
Gen.Ed.(13)....................3
Gen.Ed.(14)....................3
CMS 320........................3
Total.......................15 Hours |
Junior Year
First Semester
Gen.Ed(06).....................3
Gen.Ed.(15)....................3
CMS 325........................3
CMS 350........................3
CMS 375........................3
Free Elective....................3
Total......................15 Hours
Second Semester
Free Elective......................3
CMS 300..........................3
CMS 305..........................3
CMS 406..........................3
CMS 450..........................3
Total.......................15 Hours |
Senior Year
First Semester
CMS 410........................3
CMS 315 or 349.............3
Free Electives..................9
Total.......................15 Hours
Second Semester
CMS 475..........................3
CMS 420..........................3
Free Electives..................12
Total.......................18 Hours |
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